Cybersecurity: Overview

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is a cybersecurity awareness training course that explains why online security matters to you and your organization. It introduces key cybersecurity terms to build a learner’s base knowledge and explains why cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility in both the workplace and at home. It covers what threat actors are, including hackers, cybercriminals, and attackers who try to break into systems and steal data. The course covers common attack methods such as phishing, social engineering, malware, and computer viruses, helping learners recognize suspicious emails, links, and harmful software. It also explains dangerous threats like ransomware and man-in-the-middle attacks, showing how these cyberattacks can lock files, intercept data, and disrupt business operations. Finally, the training speaks about risk mitigation, teaching simple best practices for protecting data, reducing cyber risk, and strengthening overall cybersecurity defenses, with built-in knowledge checks to reinforce learning.